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Casting the KidMin Vision to the Staff

Casting the KidMin Vision to the Staff by Kenny Conley Get the church staff excited about your ministry goals using these guidelines.   Last week, I had an opportunity any ministry leader would envy. I had 90 minutes to lead our all-staff meeting and share the vision of Next Gen, explain what we do and … Leer más

Design Tips for Childrens Ministers

Design Tips for Childrens Ministers by Kenny Conley You don’t have to be a pro graphic designer to benefit from these communication tips.   I had to take a design class as a part of my masters’ program for Education. Although I was glad to take this class (since I love design), I wasnt sure … Leer más

Design Tips for Childrens Ministers

Design Tips for Childrens Ministers by Kenny Conley You don’t have to be a pro graphic designer to benefit from these communication tips.   I had to take a design class as a part of my masters’ program for Education. Although I was glad to take this class (since I love design), I wasnt sure … Leer más

Maintaining Momentum in Childrens Ministry

Maintaining Momentum in Childrens Ministry by Orange Leaders Having a team on the same page is far better than simply starting on a new page.   Ready to Quit? Some of you are ready to quit right now. You havent told anyone, but youre thinking about it. The new year is right around the corner, … Leer más

KidMin Volunteers Speak Out!

KidMin Volunteers Speak Out! by Sharyn Spardin   Find out what captures and keeps volunteers with these exclusive survey results fromChildren’s Ministry Magazine. Learn from real experts on volunteering — volunteers themselves! “Hello.” “Yes, is Michael there, please?” “Speaking…” “Michael, this is Karen from Church on the Run. How are you this evening?” “Fine. What … Leer más

10 Things That’ll Ruin A Children’s Ministry

10 Things That’ll Ruin A Children’s Ministry by Walter Norvell “Mary, Mary, quite contrary, how does your garden grow?” Ever wondered why Mary is so contrary? Maybe it’s because she battles threatening weeds and pests so her silver bells, cockle shells and pretty maids will grow in a row. Like Mary, you need to cut … Leer más

21 Outreach Ideas for Kids

21 Outreach Ideas for Kids by Selma Johnson Ideas to help your churched kids reach out to their unchurched friends and families.   At a recent outreach retreat, one of our visiting children decided to follow Christ. His parents came to church the next Sunday. They said, “Our son came home so changed that we … Leer más

5 Strategies for Small-Church Childrens Ministry

5 Strategies for Small-Church Childrens Ministry by Greg Baird Children’s ministry veteran Greg Baird gives great pointers for the smaller kids program.   Small Church, BIG Challenge What do you do when only two kids show up on Sunday, and theyre 4 & 12? Start by thinking S.M.A.L.L. Janice hurried through the building checking each … Leer más

7 Steps for Unleashing Young Servants

7 Steps for Unleashing Young Servants by Tina Houser Tina Houser shows us how to intentionally engage children in service projects.   Its not uncommon to see a child joyfully bubble at the thought of going to the local swimming pool for a day of splashing and playing. We expect children to anticipate Grandmas visit … Leer más